Swimming pool motors
CPSC Recall #17-174 — June 7, 2017
Product
Swimming pool motors
Description
This recall involves variable speed swimming pool motors with a programmable user interface on the top. “Emerson” or “EcoTech EZ” is printed on top of the control box and the model number is printed on the rating plate located on the side of the pump. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below.Pool Motor Model NumbersM63PWBLE-0121M63PWBLM-0128M63PWBLR-0131M63PWBLS-0132M63PWBLV-0135M63PWBLW-0136M63XZBMA-0139M63PWBMB-0140M63PWBMC-0141M63PWBMD-0142M63PWBME-0143M63PWBMF-0144M63PWBMG-0145M63PWBSC-0229
Hazard
The pump control cover can be improperly grounded, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swimming pool motors and contact Nidec Motor Corp. (NMC) to schedule a free repair by a qualified technician to install an external ground lead.
Units Affected
About 16,000 (in addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Leslie’s Pool Supply and other retail stores, wholesale pool suppliers including Pool Builders Supply, Pool Corp., Pool & Electrical Products, and United Aqua Group from September 2010 through October 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Manufacturer
Nidec Motor Corp., of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In
Mexico